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A lightweight wind jacket is a lot like a truing stand. In the course of a season, you may or may not have too many occasions to use it, but when you do need it, nothing else will suffice. When done well, they're incredibly versatile garments. Done poorly, they can wind up in a trashcan mid-ride.

The Castelli Leggero Jacket begins with the Italian maker's stellar form-following fit. This is one jacket that won't flap in the wind. Naturally, it's windproof, but it is also water-resistant while maintaining reasonable breathability, in part thanks to the expansion vent in the back. A double-pull zipper will help you further dial in ventilation.

Perhaps the jacket's best feature is the fact that the Forcefield fabric from which the jacket is cut weighs just 35 grams per square meter, making it one of the lightest jackets on the market. So lightweight is the jacket that it comes with its own stuff sack, so it's as easy to take with you as an energy bar. The mesh-lined collar won't chafe your neck when the jacket is zipped all the way up, and reflective tabs on the back keep you visible on early morning or late evening rides.

The Castelli Leggero Jacket comes in Black, White, and Florescent Yellow and is available in six sizes from Small through XXX-Large.

Body is Too Short

I already have a Castelli vest at a similar price point in size XL, plus a couple Castelli bibs & jerseys in XL so I expected this jacket to fit.

The chest and sleeve dimensions were spot on. The jacket front was ridiculously short however! Standing straight, the zipper pull tab is right above my navel. Note that in the product images the waist line on the black and white models both fall near the sleeve cuffs. What I got instead was the super-short bomber jacket look as seen on the Acid Green jacket.

I'm returning this item and will continue shopping for a decent wind jacket.

Hello. I own a lot of Castelli gear. Try Castelli's -new- "Velo" jacket for a light packable jacket and/or Castelli's brilliant Trasparente (LS jersey) made with Gore Windsopper fabric that does not flap in the wind. Also, our body numbers are close, but you are 2" taller. In Castelli, I usually buy XL in upper body garments. But for a light rain/wind jacket to go -over- a LS jersey or a warmth jacket, I have found in Castelli that XXL fits me best. I think it would for you too.

Comment on Eddie Q's review:

Does the job.

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Me: 173lbs, 6'1", 32" waist, 40" chest. The jacket is described above as "The Castelli Leggero Jacket begins with the Italian maker's stellar form-following fit. This is one jacket that won't flap in the wind." This is definitely not one of their race or aero fitting pieces, nor is it designed with shoulder curvature that mimics the shoulder dropped position on road/mtb. I purchased the Large and feel that a medium over my size Large castelli long-sleeve lightweight jersey may have been the way to go, BUT, my shoulders are pushing out the seems on the Large and the front is already nice and short. Not sure how this one got designed in such a fashion? At about 25 mph in a tuck it started flapping at the shoulders loudly, bit of a bummer to say the least. I like the pit "hole" and the vents on the back to I'm planning to take it to my tailor to have him "dart" the fronts of the shoulders (above the pectoral and near the pits) to help draw the shoulders forward for a better on the bike fit. Super small, packable design is just what I was looking for.

@ nor3907589 I decided not to do the darts and simply keep it as a commuter jacket. Still looking for a good replacement that's quiet. I'm leaning toward the Specialized SL windbreaker as the fit is much closer in the shoulders however the venting doesn't seem as great. Zipper on the Specialized is waaaaay better. I think I just talked myself into the one, literally.

Comment on BDK's review:

Zipper is Garbage!

Gender:
Male

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

The jacket itself is good but my zipper has already malfunctioned after only several times using.....double zipper no longer works....DO NOT BUY THIS JACKET.....look into the Castelli Velo or something else with a more durable zipper

Comment on Allen's review:

Poor quality zipper

I own a lot of Castelli gear. Castelli offers arguably the greatest lineup of performance cycling clothing in the world.

But the -cheap- poor quality zipper on this otherwise really good looking featherweight-packable jacket is not up to the job. The soft nylon teeth derail and then jam incessantly! This zipper is beyond fiddly! Frustrating and now the teeth are bent/deformed and the zipper works even worse.

This is unacceptable from Castelli -at any price. Come'n Castelli!

UPDATE....I think Castelli has addressed various issues with this jacket by releasing the new "Velo" jacket. Check-out Castelli's new "Velo" jacket.

Comment on John Heineken's review:

LOOKS GREAT

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

looks and feels great ,body size is bang on ,sleeves are a great length if a little blousy for some but fine for me as i like it a little loose ,packs down real small, for a little extra layer if theres a light shower or a cool decent

Comment on jpsp1126177's review:

Meh

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I loved the colors that were offered, but the jacket didn't do so well for me. It is lightweight and shields the wind very well, but even though it seemed to fit very well (very close) it would puff up in the shoulders when riding. I will admit that I'm a small rider, though, and the Capo wind jacket just ended up working better for me.

Comment on Peter Hamm's review:

Great packable jacket?

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

This is a great packable jacket except for it's durability. I have had to re-sew it and just recently the zipper broke. Hoping I can find a tailor to replace it for a reasonable price. If you buy this get it on sale like I did, at full price the jacket is not worth it.

Comment on Anonymous's review:

Nice jacket!

Comment on Elizabeth Villalobos's review:

Super light does the trick

This jacket is about as light as you can imagine. I've found it to be totally windproof. I also haven't found the limit to its water resistance even with prolonged rain. It does not breath well, and so I find myself playing with the two-way zipper a lot as I climb and descend. The material has withstood normal use, but I suspect any amount of crashing will do it in.

I give it the 5 star because its shortcomings (breathability and abrasion resistance) are expected from a super-light super-compressible wind jacket.

Comment on Aaron Crabb's review:

Too tight in the arms

This would have been a great light weight jacket but even the XXL was too tight to get my forearms down. The guy on the phone said they run small and he is correct. Beware if you have muscles my friends. A different style might be needed.

KIWP276370 must be one big dude because the XXL fits me pretty well. And I'm a 6'4" 215lbs former tight end with a 33" waist and 44" chest. The jacket is a little tight in the shoulders and a bit shorter than I like (but I do have a pretty long torso).

Haven't had a chance to put it to the test in the elements, so that's why I'm only commenting on the fit.

Comment on kiwp276370's review:

Fantastic Light Jacket

If you're a gear geek - and let's face it - most of us shopping on this site are just that, then you've probably got a cycling clothing for almost every season. If you're looking at this jacket, I have to presume you're in the market for something that is super lightweight, will keep the wind out, and will keep you dry in anything but a huge downpour. If that's the case, you've come to the right page.

This jacket is ridiculously light. I haven't looked into its official weight, or bothered to try weighing it myself, because I don't think I own a scale that would even measure this thing. Maybe a food scale would do it, but why would anyone ever do that. What you care about when it comes to weight is what's it going to feel like in your back pocket before it comes time to put it on. Answer: As though it's not even there. Seriously, I barely notice it when I've got it stuffed back there.

Next - How does it work? Uh ... how about as well as you'd ever dream of it working? It blocks a ton of wind for being as paper thin as it is, keeps me dry, and I don't get all sweaty inside it. Not sure how the good folks at Castelli do it, but they've made a VERY breathable and VERY wind/water resistant jacket. Once again, nicely done people.

Last - Is it a decent value? I don't know, would you rather spend like $65 on this or $300 on the admittedly James Bond-like Pocket Liner Jacket? Well, until I hit the lottery, I ain't spending no $300 on one jacket, so thank you very much I think I'll take this kick ass jacket and invest the other $235 into a pair of new shoes or a killer helmet.

Comment on tzos's review:

So So

Pro's - Super light, super thin and super packable. Con's - Fit is less than desireable. Went with the large based on recommendations (5'9" 160 lbs). The torso length and width is good but the sleeve length is about 36 inches and fit through the shoulders and upper arm is very baggy.

Comment on step299241's review:

Phenomenal Jacket

This jacket is great, it packs into a fist-sized bag and takes up about half a back pocket when not in use. I bring this jacket with me when there is any chance of rain, wind, or just dropping temps.I am 5'11 140lbs and a Large fits me well, the sleeves are a great length. The torso rides up a little bit, but is really no problem. When going above about 20-25, there is a little flapping in the jacket, but it still has the standard Castelli slim fit. Overall a very good and surprisingly versatile jacket.

Comment on ben4947846's review:

Wind Jammer

The Leggero is super light and really thin, almost as if it's thinner than paper. I got the white and really like the style and fit. I purchased the large (I'm 5'10" on a REALLY good day, 155lbs, 32" waist and have a big ole jacked 38" chest.)

I kept the jacket on the entire ride and didn't really feel the need to take if off. It didn't heat up my core, however kept me warm during the downhills and when the wind was kicking up. I thought it did a great job of keeping the wind at bay, and preventing my body from feeling any chills.

I included a photo of Leggero all tucked into it's little pouch. I used a 25 cent piece for scale.

Cons: - At 80 dollars I wonder if something else could the same duties for a lot less.

Other:

I read other users saying this is good for the drizzle/light rain. I haven't tested it out yet. But if you're looking for something that will stop the wind and act as an extra layer when it's cool-warm out, then I recommend the Leggero, that is if you don't mind shelling out 80 bones.

I'm 5'11" and 205 lbs and I'm returning this jacket because it is cut way too small for a 3XL and the zipper is of very inferior quality for an $80 jacket/windbreaker. It is made in China. It would be nice if the Chinese designers would start cutting their 2XL and 3XL garments larger to accommodate American buyers/riders. The DS may be a better investment for another $5 but this Leggero is definitely being returned.

Have an answer for BlueGiantSun?

Nice Jacket

Jacket is super packable. It comes with a circular pouch about 3" in diameter that you can stuff the coat into, perfect size for a jersey pocket. As for performance, the jacket breathes and blocks wind well. It is very light weight. Not sure about how it does in water.

Fit is ok, order the same size you would for a castelli jersey - length is a bit short. There are no pockets on the back.